Chapter 278

Lin Yu’s cheeks flushed slightly, and she retorted coquettishly, "That’s not true! My sister will always be the person I love most, and I will always be your little sister."

After saying goodbye to her sister, Lin Yu’s mood suddenly brightened. Because she was about to head to the Iron Dimension, she would not only be able to see her sweetheart but also be able to lend him a helping hand, no longer just being a little girl hiding in the background.

"Lin Yu, wait for me. I’ll see you very soon."

On the other side, Li Li Yanyan returned to her room, took out a chipped mobile phone from the depths of her bookshelf, and after much thought, finally pressed that long-sealed number. The waiting beeps tightened her heartstrings until the other party finally picked up.

"Hello, is something the matter?" a voice asked from the other end of the phone.

Li Li Yanyan’s tone was slightly urgent: "Uncle, can we meet? There are some things I would like to ask you about."

After the call ended, Li Li Yanyan’s mood was in complete turmoil, her thoughts drifting back more than a decade.

At that time, her father had not yet become the head of the Li family; he wasn't even particularly outstanding among the many heirs.

The young and impetuous Father Li had ventured into the Gold Dimension with dreams, but due to his recklessness, he made enemies and was hunted down from overseas. With the Li family in decline and internal strife, he was isolated, helpless, and nearly driven to a dead end.

Just when he was at his wit's end, a young boy descended like a god and saved him with effortless ease. That boy was only in his teens, yet his battle power index was as high as 20,000, and he even enjoyed the reputation of "King of Assassins" in the underworld.

Father Li, only in his teens at the time, had a battle power of only a few thousand. After being saved, he was filled with admiration for this peer. Through a twist of fate, he was able to follow by his side, his strength increased greatly, and he gained support during the family struggles, eventually ascending to the position of family head.

[362] Li Li Tianming goes to seek help from Blade Mad!

Regrettably, this King of Assassins chose to retire from the world at the peak of his career, not letting anyone easily disturb his peaceful life.

If it weren't for his daughter, Father Li would not have broken this peace.

Just as he was immersed in his memories, his phone vibrated; it was his former idol setting the time and place for their meeting.

"Sigh, even now as the head of a clan, it’s hard to stay calm when facing him." Father Li smiled awkwardly.

The day of the appointment arrived. Father Li arrived early, his heart filled with mixed emotions; time seemed to pass both rapidly and slowly.

Finally, a figure slowly appeared. He was no longer the sharp-edged top assassin from his memories; time had left its mark on him. His frame was slightly thin, and his greying hair signaled that his youth had passed.

Father Li hurriedly stood up to welcome this figure who was both a brother and a mentor. If Lin Yu were here, he would surely be astonished; it turned out that his father had an unknown connection with Wang Wang Dadong’s father.

That’s right, this legendary figure was none other than Blade Mad, Wang Wang Dadong’s father, the strongest in the assassin world.

Blade Mad walked up slowly and said faintly: "Sit."

Hearing this familiar voice and address, Father Li’s eyes couldn't help but moisten: "Big Brother!"

Blade Mad smiled upon hearing this: "Li Tianming, what happened that you came to find me today?"

Facing this white-haired Big Brother, Li Li Tianming hesitated to speak. Seeing this, Blade Mad deliberately put on a stern face and urged him.

"As a head of a family, why are you still so hesitant? If there's something, just say it straight."

Li Li Tianming gritted his teeth and poured out his heart: "Brother, I really have to rely on you this time!"

Then, he told Blade Mad everything about his youngest daughter's plan to go to the Iron Dimension.

Blade Mad was silent for a long time, eventually revealing the secret that he had twice used his primordial spirit to save a life, and his battle power had only recovered to a little over 6,000 to this day.

Hearing this, Li Li Tianming stood up abruptly, looking at his Big Brother in disbelief: "What? Brother, you actually practiced that forbidden art, and used it twice? Ordinary people are lucky to survive it once, and you actually... twice?"

"Sigh, there are some things that must be done." Blade Mad’s tone was calm, unruffled.

Li Li Tianming also thought of his wife and daughter, nodded silently, and sat back down in his chair.

"I might not be able to help you!" Blade Mad said with a helpless expression.

Seeing this, Li Li Tianming felt a complex mix of emotions. The peerless powerhouse who once looked down on his generation now spoke such heartbreaking words. He didn't want to cause his Big Brother any more trouble, so he wanted to change the subject.

How could Blade Mad not know that this brother, with whom he had shared hardships for many years, was trying to avoid the topic of help for fear of hurting his self-esteem?

"Although my power is limited, I can still help you with weapons."

"To go to the Iron Dimension, a cross-dimensional mobile phone is essential, and your sister-in-law Blade Ghost has also made many new things; I think they will all come in handy." Blade Mad said slowly.

Hearing this, Li Li Tianming felt both guilty and happy. Guilty that he had nothing to repay him with and still needed his Big Brother's help, and happy that with the weapons personally crafted by Blade Ghost, his youngest daughter would be safer, and he could be much more at ease.

"Brother, thank you!" Li Li Tianming said excitedly.

Blade Mad waved his hand in gratitude, and the two recalled the glorious years of fighting side by side in their youth, talking about the funny things from their younger days. Time passed quickly amidst their laughter, and in the blink of an eye, it was time to part.

Perhaps because they were older and more sentimental, their eyes couldn't help but redden at the time of parting. Brothers who once could entrust their backs to each other were now going their separate ways, and it was hard to say when they would meet again.

But life always has its reunions and partings, and eventually, one must say goodbye.

Li Li Tianming returned to the Li family with the two cross-dimensional mobile phones and energy protection rings gifted by Blade Mad.

Introduction to the energy protection ring.

[A weapon personally crafted by Blade Ghost, it automatically forms an energy shield when attacked. Its feature is that it does not require the ability user to actively activate it; it defends automatically and can withstand attacks below 40,000 battle power. Even ordinary people can use it!]

[But be aware, each activation can only be maintained for twenty minutes, after which it requires an ability user with a battle power of over 30,000 to continuously charge it for five days to restore its effect. It is a burden for experts, but a godsend for low-level fighters and civilians.]

After returning home, Li Li Tianming called for his youngest daughter.

The experts dispatched by the family were already waiting at the Li residence, ready to set off.

He gave all the prepared equipment—magic-control liquid, cross-dimensional devices, and energy protection rings—to Lin Yu, and personally sent her to the repaired space-time gate.

The experts were no strangers to traveling through space-time, so there was no need to fear that problems would arise.

Before the gate, Li Li Tianming said affectionately to his daughter: "Lin Yu, I'm sorry, Dad can't accompany you over."

"After becoming the family head, although the power is great, my life is no longer my own, and I cannot go to the Iron Dimension with you to protect you."

Behind power, there is always a price to pay.

If Li Li Tianming insisted on going along, not only would the magic-control liquid not be guaranteed, but he might even be imprisoned by the family, and he would lose his position as family head. Once he lost power, his former rivals would likely not let it go easily.

Lin Yu was quite lucky; she was infatuated with Lin Yu, and her battle power was incredibly strong, with extraordinary talent.

If it weren't for Lin Yu's persistence, coupled with their large numbers and influence, even if Li Li Tianming and Li Li Yanyan tried their best, she would not have been able to change her own destiny.

[363] Iron Dimension, Lin Yu falls into an endless illusion.

Li Li Yanyan felt a sour ache in her heart; it felt as if the path she was walking wasn't chosen by her, but rather she was being pushed forward by an invisible hand.

Hearing what her father said, her heart was filled with mixed emotions, and she felt deeply sorry for her parents.

She leaned fiercely into her father's arms, hugging him tightly, as if this could melt away all her unease and guilt.

Time passed quietly until she slowly loosened her grip, understanding in her heart that for her sake, her father had lowered his head, begged many people, withstood the heavy obstacles of the family, and overcome all difficulties, just to secure that precious "magic-control liquid" for her.

How she wanted to tell her father that she didn't want to go to the dimension where Lin Yu was; she was willing to stay and accompany him.

But whenever this thought surged into her mind, her deep longing for Lin Yu was like a giant rock, blocking her throat, making it difficult for her to speak.

In the end, she suppressed her inner feelings and embarked on the long journey to find Lin Yu.

In the Iron Dimension, Lin Yu, who was lying on the bed sleeping, suddenly had his tightly closed eyelids tremble gently, and tears slid down his cheeks.

It was as if he had just woken up from a long dream. In the dream, he had returned to the world he was once familiar with.

Every detail of that world was so real that it made him feel dazed, as if his experiences in the Ultimate world were the illusion. In the dream, he saw his mother, whose kind smile was like warm sunshine, making his tears impossible to suppress any longer.

How he longed to stay in that illusory world, accompany his mother, pour out every little detail of his life, tell her how much he missed her, and how much he wished time could turn back so he could once again snuggle beside the person who had guarded him his whole life.

However, his mother in the dream smiled, her tone filled with maternal love.

"Little Yu, this is not a place where you can linger. Hurry and leave; there are others who need you." As soon as the words fell, the dream shattered like a reflection in a mirror. No matter how hard he tried, he could not stop his mother's figure from dissipating once again.

Lin Yu’s heart ached as if it were being twisted, almost making it impossible for him to breathe.

Subsequently, he fell into a boundless void, and no matter how he walked, he could not find a way out.

He didn't know how long he had been walking when the environment changed, and he arrived at a frozen land where a mysterious person stood.

That person slowly stood up, a flash of sword light in his hand splitting the frozen world before him in two, which then collapsed and disintegrated. Immediately after, that terrifying figure seemed to turn toward him, raising his sword and slowly slashing down.

Although this sword strike was slow, it made Lin Yu feel that there was nowhere to escape, as if death were already a foregone conclusion.

Suddenly, he woke up with a start, gasping for air. The sword shadow from the dream still swirled in his mind, and the shadow of fear lingered for a long time.

The environment was too real, too terrifying; with just one move, a world was ended. Recalling that moment, he still felt exceptionally fearful and unable to calm down.

At this moment, there was a sound outside the door, and Wang Wang Dadong walked in, intending to give him some energy potion.

Because he had been in a deep sleep for a long time and could not eat, he could only rely on the potion to maintain his strength. Wang Wang Dadong and Xiu had already recovered to normal, but only he had not woken up, making everyone worried.

After an examination by the ability doctor, no cause could be found; he was just sleeping and not waking up.

Wang Wang Dadong saw Lin Xuan open his eyes, and the heavy stone in his heart finally landed. Lin Xuan asked in a dazed manner about how long he had been unconscious.

"Wang Dadong, how long have I been asleep?"

"Ten days. Xiu and I recovered in two days, but you didn't wake up, and everyone was worried sick. You're finally awake; I'll go tell everyone."

Lin Xuan hurriedly stopped him: "Wait, Wang Dadong, has the situation in the Iron Dimension worsened?"

Wang Wang Dadong’s expression dimmed, and his smile faded: "The situation isn't very good. Although I have fully recovered and am helping Xiatian, he was seriously injured and needs time."

"Moreover, demon creatures from the Demon Realm can be seen everywhere now, and with the Alliance Leader missing and Xiatian injured, Xiu is the only one barely maintaining the ability protection magnetic field, which is very fragile."

"Those hateful guys are currently being resisted only by the Space-Time Guards. Now that you're awake, our battle power will increase significantly, and the situation might improve."

Hearing this, Lin Xuan realized the situation was even worse than he had anticipated. He quickly got up, ready to throw himself back into the battle. After tidying up a bit, he followed Wang Wang Dadong downstairs.

In the Xia family home, there were only a few people, and it seemed exceptionally desolate.